admirable manner , that of Bro . Barnes eivincr particular satisfaction , while that of B'o . AUcnt , of the Zetland Lorlsro , Honsr Kong , proves that Masonry will lose none of its lustre in the far east with such a profici-nt exponent . A vnte of thanks to the W . M . brought ft very successful evening to a close . The ceremory of installation will be worked by Bro . J . Terry , P . G . D . C . Herts , this Saturday evening , at 8 o ' clock .

duly opened by Bro . Dobson , a petition was presented from Mr . Stewart Harmer , engineer , and ns he was about to sail on Mondav , it was voted a case of emergency . Bro . Dobson then initiated the candidate , in his usual able manner . Having opened the Lodgo in the 2 nd degree , he then resigned tho gavel to Bro . G . W . Wheeler of 73 , who passed , and afterwards raised the candidate to tbe sublime decree . Thereafter the Wardens proposed the thanks of the Lodge to Bros . Dobson and Wheeler for their services on this occasion .

Gray , Folliott , & c . Tho Lodgo opened in due form , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Huggins acting as candidate . The 1 st , 2 nd aud 3 rd sections of the Lecture wero worked by Bro . Allen , assisted by the the brethren . The Lodgo was then opened and closed in tho three degrees . Bro . Cambridge was unanimously elected W . M . for tho ensuing week .

attended by the R , A . Masons residing in the neighbourhood . The meetings will now continue to be held regularly every Wednesday evening , at 7 . 30 p . m ., and , no doubt , will be numerously supported , and prove a great success , there being no other Chapter of Instruction within some considerable distance . All 11 . A . Musons who can rnakoit convenient to attend are cordially invited .

and Mr . W . W . Morgan jun ., who had been previously ballotted for , was introduced , and duly initiated into the Order . Bro . Cull was elected a joining member . The report of the Committee in reference to tho establishment of a Benevolent Fund in connection with the Lodge was then disenssed , and we are pleased to be able to announce that it may be considered settled , as tho details are to be referred

back to the Committee , and will no doubt bo accepted at the next meeting of the Lodge . Several propositions wero then handed in , and the Lodse was closed in order . A slight repast followed , at which the W . M . presided in gonial manner , tho customary toasts wero duly honoured . The announcement that the last train for London would start in ton minutes brought forth a call for the Tyler , whose toast concluded a most pleasant evening .

were rend and confirmed . Lodge opened in 2 nd and 3 rd degrees , and Bro . Little raised to degree of M . M ., in a most impressive manner . Tho 1 st , 2 nd and 3 rd sections of the 3 rd lecture wero worked by Bros . Adams P . G . P . Preceptor and Willing P . M . Treasurer , in a very able manner . Lodge was then closed down , and Bro . Berrie appointed W . M . for ensuing mcetinsr . A sincere vote of condolence was

accorded Bro . Cheek on the loss of his much beloved wife . As a mark of the esteem in which Bro . Adams , the veteran Preceptor of this Lodgo of Instruction , is regarded , one of the members expressed his pleasure and intention of presenting each member with a photograph of Brother Adams , this was received with great delight by the brethren , who naturally will be proud to possess the likeness of so great and good an ornament to the Craft . Lodge closed in due form .

Levy into the Order . Bro . H . Faija stated his intention to act as Steward at the Anniversary Festival of the Girls' School , and enlisted the sympathies of the brethren on behalf of that noblo Institution . Bro . E . S . Stidolph J . W . nobly responded , by placing his name down for £ 10 10 s . Bro . Wilkins used his eloquence in the cause of the Charity , and urged the brethren to make the Lodge a Life Governor ,

in the name of the W . M . for the time being , and we are pleased to announce that ho succeeded , so that this young Lodge is now in possession of its first Life Governorship for tho Girls' School . The Lodge was then closed , there was no banquet , the day falling on that fixed for Grand Festival . The Visitors were Bros . T . 0 . Watts S . D . 1381 , J . Davis 1309 , W . Lane P . M . 28 , T . W . Adams 765 , Eev . T . W . Cave , and J . S . Sweasoy 1423 .

Monng , J . Wass , Waugh , & c . The Lodge was opened and the minutes wero confirmed . Bros . Pike , Day , Wass , Riley and Bonhara were passed to tho 2 nd degree . Bros . James , Irving and Townloy 1351 were raised to the 3 rd degree , and Messrs . J . P . Dicker , A . Symonds and E . Hardwick ( son of the coroner for Marylebone ) wero duly initiated into the Order . The working was excellently rendered by

the W . M . Bro . C . A . Cottebrune P . G . P . then stated that the W . M ., one of the founders of tho Lodge , had consented to act as Steward for the Girls' School at the next Anniversary Festival , and proposed that the sum of £ 10 10 s should be given from the funds to be placed on his list . This was seconded by the Rov . P . M . Holden S . W . and carried . The latter brother called the attention of the

brethren to the bye-laws with regard to the Benevolent Fund , whereby 5 por cent , of all initiation , joining fees and subscriptions are to be set apart by the Treasurer for the purpose of forming a Benevolent Fund . These bye-laws are a pattern worthy of imitation , as they contain full particulars of the threo Masonic Charities , whereby every brother on his initiation can at onco make himself acquainted with

the groundwork on which our Institutions are framed . The Lodge was then closed , and au excellent banquet was supplied by Bro . Nickels . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given . Tho W . M ., in proposing the to ist of the M . W . G . M ., alluded to his enthusiastic reception in the East . All would be pleased to see him ag ; iin amongst them , and no class would bo ready to give him a more hearty recep .

tion than the Masonic body . The W . M . next proposed the health of the Pro Grand Master , and in giving the toast of the Deputy Grand Master said , he was proud to see three Grand Officers present . Bro . Hyde Pullen P . G . S . B . returned thanks . He was one who signed the warrant for tho formation of the Lodge , he was pleased to see ihe Lodge flourishing , and ho was gratified at seeing the able work .

ing ot the W . M . and officers . All would , he was sure , do all in their p WLM- to forward the progress of the Lodge . Bro . J . Smith P . G . P . followed . It was a satisfaction to see , when petitions were sent to Grand Lodge , that the W M . and officers were as thoroughly conversant with their duties as that that had been witnessed during the evening . Bro . C . A . Cottebrune then pro-

admirable manner , that of Bro . Barnes eivincr particular satisfaction , while that of B'o . AUcnt , of the Zetland Lorlsro , Honsr Kong , proves that Masonry will lose none of its lustre in the far east with such a profici-nt exponent . A vnte of thanks to the W . M . brought ft very successful evening to a close . The ceremory of installation will be worked by Bro . J . Terry , P . G . D . C . Herts , this Saturday evening , at 8 o ' clock .

duly opened by Bro . Dobson , a petition was presented from Mr . Stewart Harmer , engineer , and ns he was about to sail on Mondav , it was voted a case of emergency . Bro . Dobson then initiated the candidate , in his usual able manner . Having opened the Lodgo in the 2 nd degree , he then resigned tho gavel to Bro . G . W . Wheeler of 73 , who passed , and afterwards raised the candidate to tbe sublime decree . Thereafter the Wardens proposed the thanks of the Lodge to Bros . Dobson and Wheeler for their services on this occasion .

Gray , Folliott , & c . Tho Lodgo opened in due form , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Huggins acting as candidate . The 1 st , 2 nd aud 3 rd sections of the Lecture wero worked by Bro . Allen , assisted by the the brethren . The Lodgo was then opened and closed in tho three degrees . Bro . Cambridge was unanimously elected W . M . for tho ensuing week .

attended by the R , A . Masons residing in the neighbourhood . The meetings will now continue to be held regularly every Wednesday evening , at 7 . 30 p . m ., and , no doubt , will be numerously supported , and prove a great success , there being no other Chapter of Instruction within some considerable distance . All 11 . A . Musons who can rnakoit convenient to attend are cordially invited .

and Mr . W . W . Morgan jun ., who had been previously ballotted for , was introduced , and duly initiated into the Order . Bro . Cull was elected a joining member . The report of the Committee in reference to tho establishment of a Benevolent Fund in connection with the Lodge was then disenssed , and we are pleased to be able to announce that it may be considered settled , as tho details are to be referred

back to the Committee , and will no doubt bo accepted at the next meeting of the Lodge . Several propositions wero then handed in , and the Lodse was closed in order . A slight repast followed , at which the W . M . presided in gonial manner , tho customary toasts wero duly honoured . The announcement that the last train for London would start in ton minutes brought forth a call for the Tyler , whose toast concluded a most pleasant evening .

were rend and confirmed . Lodge opened in 2 nd and 3 rd degrees , and Bro . Little raised to degree of M . M ., in a most impressive manner . Tho 1 st , 2 nd and 3 rd sections of the 3 rd lecture wero worked by Bros . Adams P . G . P . Preceptor and Willing P . M . Treasurer , in a very able manner . Lodge was then closed down , and Bro . Berrie appointed W . M . for ensuing mcetinsr . A sincere vote of condolence was

accorded Bro . Cheek on the loss of his much beloved wife . As a mark of the esteem in which Bro . Adams , the veteran Preceptor of this Lodgo of Instruction , is regarded , one of the members expressed his pleasure and intention of presenting each member with a photograph of Brother Adams , this was received with great delight by the brethren , who naturally will be proud to possess the likeness of so great and good an ornament to the Craft . Lodge closed in due form .

Levy into the Order . Bro . H . Faija stated his intention to act as Steward at the Anniversary Festival of the Girls' School , and enlisted the sympathies of the brethren on behalf of that noblo Institution . Bro . E . S . Stidolph J . W . nobly responded , by placing his name down for £ 10 10 s . Bro . Wilkins used his eloquence in the cause of the Charity , and urged the brethren to make the Lodge a Life Governor ,

in the name of the W . M . for the time being , and we are pleased to announce that ho succeeded , so that this young Lodge is now in possession of its first Life Governorship for tho Girls' School . The Lodge was then closed , there was no banquet , the day falling on that fixed for Grand Festival . The Visitors were Bros . T . 0 . Watts S . D . 1381 , J . Davis 1309 , W . Lane P . M . 28 , T . W . Adams 765 , Eev . T . W . Cave , and J . S . Sweasoy 1423 .

Monng , J . Wass , Waugh , & c . The Lodge was opened and the minutes wero confirmed . Bros . Pike , Day , Wass , Riley and Bonhara were passed to tho 2 nd degree . Bros . James , Irving and Townloy 1351 were raised to the 3 rd degree , and Messrs . J . P . Dicker , A . Symonds and E . Hardwick ( son of the coroner for Marylebone ) wero duly initiated into the Order . The working was excellently rendered by

the W . M . Bro . C . A . Cottebrune P . G . P . then stated that the W . M ., one of the founders of tho Lodge , had consented to act as Steward for the Girls' School at the next Anniversary Festival , and proposed that the sum of £ 10 10 s should be given from the funds to be placed on his list . This was seconded by the Rov . P . M . Holden S . W . and carried . The latter brother called the attention of the

brethren to the bye-laws with regard to the Benevolent Fund , whereby 5 por cent , of all initiation , joining fees and subscriptions are to be set apart by the Treasurer for the purpose of forming a Benevolent Fund . These bye-laws are a pattern worthy of imitation , as they contain full particulars of the threo Masonic Charities , whereby every brother on his initiation can at onco make himself acquainted with

the groundwork on which our Institutions are framed . The Lodge was then closed , and au excellent banquet was supplied by Bro . Nickels . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given . Tho W . M ., in proposing the to ist of the M . W . G . M ., alluded to his enthusiastic reception in the East . All would be pleased to see him ag ; iin amongst them , and no class would bo ready to give him a more hearty recep .

tion than the Masonic body . The W . M . next proposed the health of the Pro Grand Master , and in giving the toast of the Deputy Grand Master said , he was proud to see three Grand Officers present . Bro . Hyde Pullen P . G . S . B . returned thanks . He was one who signed the warrant for tho formation of the Lodge , he was pleased to see ihe Lodge flourishing , and ho was gratified at seeing the able work .

ing ot the W . M . and officers . All would , he was sure , do all in their p WLM- to forward the progress of the Lodge . Bro . J . Smith P . G . P . followed . It was a satisfaction to see , when petitions were sent to Grand Lodge , that the W M . and officers were as thoroughly conversant with their duties as that that had been witnessed during the evening . Bro . C . A . Cottebrune then pro-